January 16, 2008

Today's tools retreat follows the 3 Steps to 21st Century Learning:

1. Transform your classroom into a creative learning space.
2. Teach students the skills of competition, cooperation, and collaboration.
3. Introduce your students to their global peers and provide the opportunity for them to collaborate.

Agenda

9-9:30 Juice and Goodies ("What I did over vacation")

9:30-9:45 Quick Review of the "Next Steps" from the Last Retreat

9:45-10:00 Hook (wikis in Plain English by Commoncraft)

10:00-10:30 Wiki Samples by Global Peers -- purpose, content, and assessment (Step 3)

10:30-11:30 Create a Wiki Learning Space (Step 1)

11:30-12:00 Collaboration in a Wiki Way (Step 2)

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:00 Wiki Samples by Global Peers -- format and features (Step 3)

1:00-2:00 Wiki Work Time -- more resources

2:00 - 2:15 Afternoon Wrap-Up

2:15 - 2:30 Next Steps